The Unveiling of the Book

I. THE PURPOSE OF THE APOCALYPSE

A. It is a book that reveals
B. What does it reveal?
C. It is God’s revelation to His servants
D. It was penned by the apostle John
E. John received this prophecy through the Lord’s angel

II. THE PROCEDURE FOR APPREHENSION

A. There have been many approaches to this book:
B. We should interpret Bible prophecy literally
C. The Bible does contain figurative language and symbolism, but these are identifiable and can be interpreted by the immediate and broader context
D. Revelation uses symbolism
E. Revelation’s outline

III. THE PROMISE TO THE ATTENTIVE

A. The uniqueness of the blessing
B. The requirements for the blessing
C. The nature of the blessing